FRONTAL BONE HYPEROSTOSIS IN PSYCHOSES : A Clinical Study

J. NOTKINAuthors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychiatry

Volume 109, Number 12

https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.109.12.929

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Frontal bone hyperostosis in psychoses was observed in 9 women.

Certain laboratory changes, especially in blood cholesterol content and blood sugar tolerance, were noted.

Obesity was not observed as a characteristic feature.

Five cases began with functional types of psychosis, later showing evidence of organic mental deterioration.

Four patients had organic mental reactions from the beginning, one showing pronounced neurologic signs.

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American Journal of Psychiatry

Volume 109 • Number 12 • June 1953

Pages: 929 - 935

PubMed: 13050820

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Published in print: June 1953

Published online: 1 April 2006

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J. NOTKIN

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FRONTAL BONE HYPEROSTOSIS IN PSYCHOSES : A Clinical Study

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